gw $$$$ vs fordham $$$$

hey im a nj kid and trying to decide between gw at $25000 a year vs fordham at $15000. I ultimately want to end up in nyc, but am ok if I don't start there immediately.

GW has a higher rank (does that really even matter?) and has offered more money, but fordham has the connections in the city. What does everyone think I should do. They have both let me extend my decision until tmr...